14. Solutions

In what direction do water molecules move through a semi-permeable membrane during osmosis?

Which of the following statements is true regarding osmosis?

In osmosis, which property of water is most directly responsible for reducing edema by drawing water out of swollen tissues when a hypertonic solution is applied?

In which direction do particles in a solution move during passive diffusion?

Which of the following best defines osmosis in the context of passive transport?

How does osmosis differ from diffusion in terms of the movement of molecules?

How does the amount of solute affect the transport of water across a cell membrane during osmosis?

Which situation is an example of an isotonic solution with respect to a human red blood cell?

What is the term for the diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane?